Congress 2022
About
Following the postponement of the Agbiz Congress 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is our pleasure to announce that the Agbiz Congress 2022 will be held at Sun City in North West from 22 to 24 June 2022.
The Agbiz Congress 2022 is one of the major events on the food, feed, fibre and beverage sectors’ agenda in South Africa. We anticipate attracting more than 400 delegates to the 2022 congress, which will feature presentations and discussion panels from local and international speakers, as well as a student case competition and various networking opportunities.
As an exciting service to the agri-food industry, the Agbiz Congress 2022 will also provide agribusinesses and their input suppliers an opportunity to showcase their latest products and services as exhibitors in the trade exhibition.
The high-tech Sun City Convention Centre at Sun City, and its new venues will play host to the plenary and breakaway sessions, and it will also house the exciting trade exhibition held for the first time.
Programme
Registration
The registration fee includes the one-and-a-half-day congress as well as the welcome reception and gala dinner. Should your partner accompany you to the social functions only, kindly note that an additional accompanying person fee applies. Please indicate it on the registration form.
Fee Type |
Description |
Early Bird |
Standard |
Additional Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fees | Agbiz / Agbiz associate member | R4 110.00 | R4 580.00 | R0.00 |
| Registration Fees | Non-member | R4 630.00 | R5 200.00 | R0.00 |
| Social Event Tickets | Welcome function | R0.00 | R0.00 | R600.00 |
| Social Event Tickets | Gala Dinner | R0.00 | R0.00 | R700.00 |
Golf day
Trade Exhibition
Accommodation
Sun City offers a wide range of accommodation options and each of Sun City’s four hotels has its unique style, character and attractions.
The Cabanas
The newly refurbished Cabanas Hotel is situated at the Sun City Waterworld Lake, offering guests a contemporary twist and great ‘base’ to explore the resort. As the sun sets over the open spaces and rolling lawns the nights begin at the Cabanas pool deck, with chic cocktails and a vibrant island setting.
RATES |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Twin | R1 604.00 | R1 814.00 |
| Lake Facing Twin | R1 838.00 | R2 048.00 |
| Standard Family | R2 233.00 | R2 443.00 |
Soho Hotel
Often referred to as the main hotel, Soho Hotel was the first hotel to be built on the resort. This 4-star Sun City accommodation is located right at the heart of Sun City, and is central to all the activities and things to do at the resort.
RATES |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Twin Room | R2 396.00 | R2 641.00 |
| Luxury Family Room | R2 862.00 | R3 017.00 |
Cascades
Named for the waterfalls and calming pools that trickle throughout the property, the 5-star Cascades Hotel is an oasis of calm in the midst of the Sun City Resort and in close proximity to all the activities Sun City has to offer.
RATES |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Twin Room | R3 033.00 | R3 318.00 |
Opportunities to sponsor
Our Sponsors
A roaring thank
you to our sponsors for their generous and continued support.
Standard Bank Agriculture (Event Sponsor)
Standard Bank understands the important role agriculture plays in the economy, we also appreciate the challenges the industry faces and endeavour to be part of the solution. Understanding these realities allows us to organise ourselves to become a valuable financial partner to our clients as they grow their businesses. Our strategy is to be an African focused, client-centred, digitally enabled universal financial services organisation, which drives Africa’s growth and creates value for all our stakeholders.
Nedbank (Platinum Sponsor)
At Nedbank our bigger-picture approach to banking starts with immersing ourselves in your business and your sector. We recognise the need to play a meaningful role and provide solutions to unlock opportunities and meet the challenges faced in agriculture. We understand that these challenges, if not addressed, threaten economic growth, food security, employment and investment. By using our financial expertise to do good we strive to be part of a growing, competitive, transformed and climate-resilient agricultural sector that ultimately contributes positively to the country as a whole.
Absa (Platinum Sponsor)
Absa Bank Limited (‘Absa Bank’) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Absa Group Limited, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest financial services groups. Absa offers a range of retail, business, corporate and investment banking and wealth management and insurance products and services primarily in South Africa and Namibia. Absa Group is represented in 12 countries, with approximately 42 000 employees.
Afgri Agri Services (Gold Sponsor)
At AFGRI Agri Services, we strive towards constant progression, growth, innovation and forging our vision for food security in South Africa and the rest of the continent. We provide comprehensive services to producers including grain handling and storage, financial support and solutions as well as inputs and hi-tech equipment, supported by a large retail footprint. We have invested in the development of emerging farmers through our Lemang Agricultural Services training programme to foster strong future farmers.
Corteva (Gold Sponsor)
Corteva Agriscience is a pure-play agriculture company dedicated to helping farmers get the most out of every hectare, season after season. We deliver value to the farmer in the seed, through digital and targeted breeding and biotech, on the seed, through seed-applied technology, and on the farm through Crop Protection, and through digital and overall agronomic solutions. In South Africa, Corteva’s technology centre adapts global technology to local needs - accelerating new product development for Pioneer, Pannar and Corteva Crop Protection, across multiple crops for farmers, helping them better manage yield-robbing pests and crop disease, climate volatility and soil fertility.
John Deere Financial (Gala Dinner Sponsor)
John Deere Financial Sub-Saharan Africa, supported by in-country Alliance Banks, brings a deep understanding of your business, equipment expertise, and personal solutions to make owning equipment easy and affordable. Competitive rates, flexible terms, and solutions customized to your business are only a few of the benefits allowing you to adapt to changing farming environments, and still maintain access to the latest technology with John Deere. Finance built for you. * Terms & conditions apply
Sansor (Welcome Function Sponsor)
As the representative body of the seed industry in South Africa, the South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR) has served the needs of the South African seed industry for more than three decades. SANSOR support the 120 member companies on seed certification and quality standards, intellectual property rights, and plant breeding innovations. In recent years, seed issues have become more complex and therefore, SANSOR invested considerable resources in research to understand and provide solutions for these industry issues.
Golf Day Event Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
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Registration Desks
Branded Congress Bags
Branded Congress Gift
Congress App
Delegate Lanyards and Name Badges
Hospitality Sponsor for Tea Breaks and Lunches
Hospitality Sponsor for Tea Breaks and Lunches
Wi-Fi
Branded Notebook
Branded Pens
Mini Agenda
Speakers Gifts
Panellists’ gifts
Mint Tins
Branded Bottled Water
Electronic Advert
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Student Competition
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